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Messi MLS fine

Lionel Messi has been fined by Major League Soccer for slapping Philadelphia Union midfielder Quinn Sullivan during Inter Miami's 2-2 draw on Wednesday. The incident occurred off the ball in the second half during a verbal exchange. The 39-year-old Inter Miami forward was sanctioned after the on-field clash.

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